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VOLUME 52, ISSUE 60 FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1992 i r - Kurt Black Is already one of U. the , y - - nation's ; :zzr' best p. 8 IGNPOST WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY OGDEN, UTAH Non-vocal protests are also forms of free speech ISSUES FORUM: Prayer at public meetings are also protected by Constitution, says U of U law professor. By BECKY JENSEN Staff writer of The Signpost Flag burning, draft card burning and sit-ins are forms of speech which may or may not enjoy First Amendment protection in certain cases, said Ed win B. Firmage, law professor from the University of Utah during Honors Issues Forum Thursday. "(Non-verbal) communication is effective in short-circuiting our headiness, and going deeper than our wordiness," Firmage said. He added that prayer in public meetings is a form of speech as well, so government has no right to legislate it. Protected non-verbal speech include being silent and speaking through the use of symbols and symbolism, Firmage explained to a group assembled in the Library Special Collections room. However, some of these activities may or maynot be constitutionally pro tected depending upon the circumstances in each case, Firmage said. Firmage and audience members also discussed having prayer or a moment of silence ingovernment-sponsored functions. The United States Congress begins its sessions with a prayer, as does the Supreme Court,by using a formalized prayer of "God save the Supreme Court and the United States," Firmage said. The controversy exists between one person's right to speak in a (See SPEECH page 2) You oughta' be in pictures r i ' - ? "" ;- I " Mi ". ""Ollll.l. f . ' rr." : . W, i ( ,. t . . . . , ,,- ...... --. , - . - -- - - - - :.. -i BRIAN SCHiaE7H SIGNPOST CARTOONIST VAL BAGLEY draws caricatures of Lon DeJesus, Michele Moye and Julie Bachelor along the Moench Mall Thursday. Bagley was the visiting artist for "That's Entertainment," a weekly Open Hour event featuring various artists from around the school and the state. Ogden City drops prayer for moment of silence Associated Press OGDEN, Utah (AP) Prayers before Ogden City Council meetings will be replaced with 60 seconds of silence pending a Utah Supreme Court ruling on a lawsuit against the Salt Lake City Council. The council voted 4-2 Tuesday to make the switch on a morion by Councilwoman Barbara Dirks. The decision follows a 3-3 deadlock two weeks ago. "My thinking is, we provide everyone the opportunity to do what they wish with the 60 seconds," Dirks said. "That way we're representing all people until this issue is resolved." Chairman Ralph Mitchell and members Adele Smith and David Haun sided with Dirks, with Michael Miller and Darrell Saunders dissenting. Vice Chair woman Bonnie McDonald did not attend the meeting. The Huntsville Town Council, meanwhile, voted Tuesday to precede each week's meeting with a prayer or moment of silence offered by a council member. The rotating arrangement will continue until the Utah Supreme Court rules on the matter. A 3rd District judge ruled last month that the Salt Lake City Council's practice of opening meetings witha prayer offered by a member of the community violated the Utah Constitution's church-state separation provision.City attorneys have asked Judge J. Dennis Frederick to clarify his definition of prayer, and the council has voted to appeal the ruling. "It's not a religious issue or moral issue. It's a legal issue," Mitchell said. Travel Europe while you still can; even on 84 cents a day By MICHELLE L BRAUER Staff writer of The Signpost Spending a lot of money while traveling doesn't necessarily mean that you'll have more fun. Gil White, a native Canadian living in New York, spoke to students at Convocations Thursday about traveling around "the world and Europe on 84 cents a day." White has traveled extensively throughout the United States and 30 other countries. "Some people think to survive on 84 cents a day I was sleeping in fields or ditches," White said. However, 90 percent of the time White slept in a bed with a roof Gil White over his head and still stayed within his budget. "The less money I spent, the more fun I had, because I had to meet the people," he said. The people he met along the way were largely responsible for helping White find transportation, accommodation and food. White spent a total of $1,000, including his airplane ticket, during four months traveling through 30 countries in and around Europe. During that time, he spent only $3 for accommodations, and stayed in only two youth hostels. His transportation costs were largely reduced by hitchhiking. After 2,000 rides, he never had a problem, although he does admit to some weird experiences. Trains, buses and bicyclesare also inexpensive transportation for those people who are less adventurous, he said. For train riders, White recommends getting a Eurorail pass before leaving the United States. One advantage of the train is "you're guaranteed to get there." White's methods for innovative hitchhikers included having a local D.J. announce his location over the air, and left notes on cars. Women who hitchhike, however, should take extra precautions. 'Take a friend," White advises. Certain countries should be avoided by women hitchhikers, including Italy, Spain, Yugoslavia and anywhereintheMiddle East. White found cheap or free ac commodation from the people he received rides from. "Give people the benefit of the doubt," he said. "Don't be afraid of staying with people you've never met before." During his travels, White has also stayed with relatives, friends, universities, police stations and small hotels for free by making an effort to repay the person. "You are an ambassador of your country, unofficially," he said. Leaving small gifts or doing chores are good ways of thanking your host for their hospitality. For convenience, White carried food all the time, usually bread, nuts and fruit. He also received free or inexpensive meals from (Sec EUROPE page 2) NOTEBOOK Utah, Saturday through Monday: variable cloudiness and warm. Widely scattered showers west Sunday afternoon and night. Occasional breezy southerly winds in the western valleys. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 80s. INSIDE ARTS: Blind Melon isn't your normal bowl of rasberries p. 5 SPORTS: Athletic -director candidates are pared down to seven p. 7

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VOLUME 52, ISSUE 60 FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1992 i r - Kurt Black Is already one of U. the , y - - nation's ; :zzr' best p. 8 IGNPOST WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY OGDEN, UTAH Non-vocal protests are also forms of free speech ISSUES FORUM: Prayer at public meetings are also protected by Constitution, says U of U law professor. By BECKY JENSEN Staff writer of The Signpost Flag burning, draft card burning and sit-ins are forms of speech which may or may not enjoy First Amendment protection in certain cases, said Ed win B. Firmage, law professor from the University of Utah during Honors Issues Forum Thursday. "(Non-verbal) communication is effective in short-circuiting our headiness, and going deeper than our wordiness," Firmage said. He added that prayer in public meetings is a form of speech as well, so government has no right to legislate it. Protected non-verbal speech include being silent and speaking through the use of symbols and symbolism, Firmage explained to a group assembled in the Library Special Collections room. However, some of these activities may or maynot be constitutionally pro tected depending upon the circumstances in each case, Firmage said. Firmage and audience members also discussed having prayer or a moment of silence ingovernment-sponsored functions. The United States Congress begins its sessions with a prayer, as does the Supreme Court,by using a formalized prayer of "God save the Supreme Court and the United States," Firmage said. The controversy exists between one person's right to speak in a (See SPEECH page 2) You oughta' be in pictures r i ' - ? "" ;- I " Mi ". ""Ollll.l. f . ' rr." : . W, i ( ,. t . . . . , ,,- ...... --. , - . - -- - - - - :.. -i BRIAN SCHiaE7H SIGNPOST CARTOONIST VAL BAGLEY draws caricatures of Lon DeJesus, Michele Moye and Julie Bachelor along the Moench Mall Thursday. Bagley was the visiting artist for "That's Entertainment," a weekly Open Hour event featuring various artists from around the school and the state. Ogden City drops prayer for moment of silence Associated Press OGDEN, Utah (AP) Prayers before Ogden City Council meetings will be replaced with 60 seconds of silence pending a Utah Supreme Court ruling on a lawsuit against the Salt Lake City Council. The council voted 4-2 Tuesday to make the switch on a morion by Councilwoman Barbara Dirks. The decision follows a 3-3 deadlock two weeks ago. "My thinking is, we provide everyone the opportunity to do what they wish with the 60 seconds," Dirks said. "That way we're representing all people until this issue is resolved." Chairman Ralph Mitchell and members Adele Smith and David Haun sided with Dirks, with Michael Miller and Darrell Saunders dissenting. Vice Chair woman Bonnie McDonald did not attend the meeting. The Huntsville Town Council, meanwhile, voted Tuesday to precede each week's meeting with a prayer or moment of silence offered by a council member. The rotating arrangement will continue until the Utah Supreme Court rules on the matter. A 3rd District judge ruled last month that the Salt Lake City Council's practice of opening meetings witha prayer offered by a member of the community violated the Utah Constitution's church-state separation provision.City attorneys have asked Judge J. Dennis Frederick to clarify his definition of prayer, and the council has voted to appeal the ruling. "It's not a religious issue or moral issue. It's a legal issue," Mitchell said. Travel Europe while you still can; even on 84 cents a day By MICHELLE L BRAUER Staff writer of The Signpost Spending a lot of money while traveling doesn't necessarily mean that you'll have more fun. Gil White, a native Canadian living in New York, spoke to students at Convocations Thursday about traveling around "the world and Europe on 84 cents a day." White has traveled extensively throughout the United States and 30 other countries. "Some people think to survive on 84 cents a day I was sleeping in fields or ditches," White said. However, 90 percent of the time White slept in a bed with a roof Gil White over his head and still stayed within his budget. "The less money I spent, the more fun I had, because I had to meet the people," he said. The people he met along the way were largely responsible for helping White find transportation, accommodation and food. White spent a total of $1,000, including his airplane ticket, during four months traveling through 30 countries in and around Europe. During that time, he spent only $3 for accommodations, and stayed in only two youth hostels. His transportation costs were largely reduced by hitchhiking. After 2,000 rides, he never had a problem, although he does admit to some weird experiences. Trains, buses and bicyclesare also inexpensive transportation for those people who are less adventurous, he said. For train riders, White recommends getting a Eurorail pass before leaving the United States. One advantage of the train is "you're guaranteed to get there." White's methods for innovative hitchhikers included having a local D.J. announce his location over the air, and left notes on cars. Women who hitchhike, however, should take extra precautions. 'Take a friend," White advises. Certain countries should be avoided by women hitchhikers, including Italy, Spain, Yugoslavia and anywhereintheMiddle East. White found cheap or free ac commodation from the people he received rides from. "Give people the benefit of the doubt," he said. "Don't be afraid of staying with people you've never met before." During his travels, White has also stayed with relatives, friends, universities, police stations and small hotels for free by making an effort to repay the person. "You are an ambassador of your country, unofficially," he said. Leaving small gifts or doing chores are good ways of thanking your host for their hospitality. For convenience, White carried food all the time, usually bread, nuts and fruit. He also received free or inexpensive meals from (Sec EUROPE page 2) NOTEBOOK Utah, Saturday through Monday: variable cloudiness and warm. Widely scattered showers west Sunday afternoon and night. Occasional breezy southerly winds in the western valleys. Highs in the upper 60s to mid 80s. INSIDE ARTS: Blind Melon isn't your normal bowl of rasberries p. 5 SPORTS: Athletic -director candidates are pared down to seven p. 7